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To Honor and Recognize the 30th Anniversary of the Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
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WHEREAS, Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity, Inc. is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity that is co-ed and Latino Interest and has been an inclusive organization regardless of race, creed or national origin and/or orientation, and
WHEREAS, the fraternity was founded on February 11, 1985 here in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University by thirteen students; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Psi Lambda has grown to include over 2,300 members, 25 collegiate chapters in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas and 7 alumni associations ; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of Alpha Psi Lambda to promote continued personal and collective growth of its' membership, and to achieve success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service; and
WHEREAS, the fraternity has many notable members recognized as leaders in the arts, business, civil rights, education, government, and science sectors; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Psi Lambda sponsors programs providing community service, social welfare and academic scholarship in all of its' respective communities and campuses while promoting Latino cultures and has adopted the Boys and Girls Club of America as its National Philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Alpha Psi Lambda has continued to inspire leadership through education, community service and cultural understanding for the past three decades; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Alpha Psi Lambda, Inc. and its' members as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary.